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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-21

Have son secure.l your seats for the In
stitute lecture eoursea
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-21

The fight between the liquor men and tenn
persnce people Is 50 fierce in Mercer county
that the female friends Of tile liquor dealers
are appealing for the grating Of license in
order to offset female renonstTances.
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James 1. Prgh. Esq. returned from Phila-
,ielphia Non,say
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-21

sheriff Winters has rented a portion Of
the second and third hoor Of the Casebeer
block where be wiz move his family on the
first of January
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-21

Thursday December, 18th ended the open
season forshoo,ing ali game excepting pheas-
ants. rabbits and squirrels
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-21

The jury Commissioners are engaged IN
preparing a iist of seven hundred names TO
he piacli IN the wheel for next year.
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As usual the HERALD viii publish fnIl
and complete report of the proceedings Of
the County Teachers Institute which meets
in the Court House nexi week
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Biankets-Eider-Do Quilts and
Cotton-Fiiied Comforts.

We offer very large assortment in these
goods. from medium to finest qualities
JOS HORNE & Co.'S
6l3 to 62l Penn Avenue,
Pittsburgh. Pa.
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He,fol Hello I

movement is ON loot, snd il has num-
her of prominent farmers and business
men At the head Of il. 10 introduce a tele-
phone system into Somerset county that viii
connect every village OF Importance in the
county with the county seat The plan Is
entirely feasible and would certainly be .
matter ST great importance and convenience
TO the entire community. The projectors.
should they meet with sufficient en-
couFagement. propose TO push the matter
vigorously and put up The wires at once. A
connection could be had with Johnstown.
Bedford and Mt Pleasant, and from the last
named place with Pittsburgh II Is estinla
ted that the cost Of construction Of the entire
line would not exceed s. 900 and it is pro-
posed 10 form stock company. The stock
to be sold at fifty dollars per share.
Teachers VITO will be in attendance at the
institute, ii will pay you TO visit Weliiey 5
Book Store Many bargains may be secured
in Holiday goods Yon will also tind a large
stock OF valuable and standard Books, Re
wsri Cards. and many other goods you will
want Teachers will always be welcome at
Weltiey's Book Store whether they buy or
not
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-21
4 DMISISTRAToR's NOTICE

Estate OF Josiah Gerhard deceased late OF Milford
Twp. Somerset Co. Pa
Letters ef administration Of the above estate
having been granted % the uader-lgaed BY the
proper authority notice is hereby given 70 all per
sons indebted 70 ssid estite 20 make immediate
payment. and tho=e having claims against the
dement, on Thursday, the 18th dag Of January
iss. a. the s&Ee reaidezIee cf deceased in said
Township
sILAS A. WALKER
dsc7- Adlninis<xAtor.
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suaay wa ne o. genuine winter day
of the SEASON.
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We direct the attention Of our readers TO
the prospectus Of the New York Prsss to be
found elsewhere in this issue The Press
bids fair to take front rank among the New
York dailies
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-21

Those of our merchants who advertise in
the HERsLD. and they most all DO. are de-
lighted with their holidy trade thus far
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-21

Misses Jean and Rose King, Of Somersei.
are the guests Of Miss Clara Stonebraker, Of
Center street.-.lohaSf8cA Tribune,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-21

Mr. Nicholas Murphy, policeman Of
Meyersdaie, Wls arrested AZ Cumberland
on Saturday on charge of forgery.
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The second week Of court commenced At
IVoclock Monday morning The attend
ance is confined almost entirely 10 suitors,
witnesses and jurors.
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We pabish the prospectus Of the Chicago
Isf.7 Ooau, in another Column Any Of our
readers wishing 10 subscribe for q city paper
VIII make no mistake in subscribing for
the Inter OceaR.
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The Scientific Amerioaa. advertised in anoih-
er column under the head of Patents. GER
taiuly needs no one 30 " sing its praises
but notwithstanding this fact. We feel il an
absolutely duty to the general public, al
least that portion Of e which has never seen
or beard Of the paper TO tell them that such
a one S published at the low price Of sS
a YEAR, aud thar its true value cannot beover-
estimated Il stands al the head Of all pub
lications of its kind A file Of the paper may
be- seen at this otice and subscriptions re-
ceyed
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Mr. William Steward, Of Confluence is ex-
peoted 10 take charge of the Washington
House. IN Bedford this week. Mr.. Steward
has been keeping a hotel al Confluence for
some time past
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-21

The members Of the Lutheran Church are
making an earnest effort to pay of their
church debt aud start in the new year with
a clean balance sheet They have about
four thousand dollars 10 raise and they are
determined 10 DO IT,
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For Rent.

Comfortable offices on the Ers; and second
floors Of the addition 10 Printing House
Row. For particulars, inquire at this Office.
For good and satisfactory work cali at
Herr Brothers, the reliable jewellers, who
make specially of repairing fine and com
plicated watches. Also, clocks and jewelry
Of all kinds neatly and promptly repaired at
prices reasonable, and satisfaction guaran-
teed The oldest and most reliable business
stand of It's kind in the county
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-21

Almost the entire time Of the court was
taken mp last week in di>posing Of petty
little criminal cases. the most Of which
should have been settlei before being brought
to the attention OF the court.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-21

The Meyers,lale CemDiociai received a
thorough warming up and scorr-hing from
the FIRE that visited ilial town few nights
aga and Is to be congratulated on its narrow
esca e. It's next door neiglibor, the old D. G..
Meyers property, occupied by half dozen
tenants was burned to the ground.
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tii-~ JAWS X 10
moving ie;ters ARi poslals remnn-
- P'''piiioe AZ Somerset. will he sent
s Dad Letter Of6oe If not called for
'ea d-ys from this dare. December
'.'l-' Perry Barnet Ms Josie in care
r. A b1ru-i;. Dave L. P. DeBeck
- Fisas-J. : Good Grace care q
r., s- Hiiern Katie care Of John
-, He'upy Charlie Jones J. A. p.
n. -'aaaae' Aenser Mr. Anna slope
- ,a'ne ToFsaam Dr. q: Taylor
a, Warren Joseph VII Miss sadie
r'-'als-RA1er Martin.
J. K cosysorH, P. N.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-09-24
l!IL Uh0LlVt9 NO1i1N Vi LOUISIANA

i'iL "hVhl0J9 NUAi1N VI LOUISIANA.
me enthusiasm which the candidacy
VI e'hoF NlchoiiS has aroused among
the ladies everywhere in the state do
SlItS particular attention. Wheravar
ne mas appeared on any public orcasion
he mas been greeted by a large attend
hhcb OF the tar sex who desired TO sea
the gallant and MANNED hero and IN
render INN the homage he has earned
at their hands. At IIouma, in Terre-
ponhe parish. IN region famed for lts
beautiful and charming women. the
ladies organized themselves into com.
mlttee on decoration and handsoDcI,
oThamented the speakers stand with
flowers and flags.
Alter all, nothing can be made mors
natural than that the best and puresf
ana gentlest women shall give their
confidence and regard to hero like
Francis /. Nichols. The a1tlor of nanv
military man would have been
thoroughly satisfied if limb had been
lost on the bait t field: but General
Nichols never left the front of the
night until he had lost an arm and
leg The women realize that these
grand sacrifices We're made tor them,
tor home. for family, for native land,
and they love to acknowledge their
debt to HIM. Woman's ideal of man in
his noDieot attributes IS realized in a
one Ike rancls /. Nichols, the soul of
honor mirror of chivalry, the bravest
OF the brave who risks everything at
the call of duty. and offers up all but
honor on the altar of patriotism. No
wonder the glorious women of Lou.sL
ana love the old hero.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-09-24

ttle high principles that
I'm I'm IN the past! Why, grsS
heaven Believe thatP BcIle@
70 De vice and truth 10 be a lea i
~ any thlng that can beat Meme rs 4
t tHiS charge his friends have ma NJ
MN. III IS enough to make Louislania M
YIN YIN IetubntIve justice, heap coM
uehiiudtlon 90 the heads of these vlolerM
H%'aiIcIPus sIanderers, and to eIeX
NIG i: He IS an executive who daTX
~ nc u5 y. IN office. If any man bv an q
POI ing Nichols expects preferment IN
ht !, or his sisters, or his cousins q,
iihs dunlH, or his grandmother, he had
bttIer not vote tor him. Az 4 az
~, al concluding, the speaker reiterated
should and would be elrrt4d ~ ''''1AS
St. Landry democrat., 1887-09-24
TRUE AND TRUSTY TERREBONNE.
Speeches by Tobias Gibson, Captain j
u. Shaffer, George Theard, Esq,
Colonel II. G. Zacharie
IA and Others

HoUMA, Terrebonne Parish, Sept. "a
tS&ecial. l-Governor Nichols and party ar
Nd here this morning, after pleasant trip
firm Lockport. This parish, heralded as a
Daner parish for McEnery, and regarded
Mmefly as the nursery Of McEneryltes. the
Sptbed OF third term politics. appears to
fave been strangely transformed. There are
already
NINE NICHOLS CLUBS ORGANIZED,
Nlsh o membership stated at over 800
Aready, out of total Democratic vote
I ~ 400.
xhe reception accorded to Governor Mich
u vas grand ovation, splendid demon
St. Landry democrat., 1887-09-24

Russian wheat planted in the north
western British provinces show that it
m lures before the frost and will be of great
YAIna To that gaginn~
St. Landry democrat., 1887-09-24

Preparations for the Mass Meeting of
Sept. 81.
NEW IBERIA, La, Sept. 24,-[special. THE
Nichols cluomen have not been idle since
their meeting last Tuesday night. Their
roll is daily growing and they promise to
make very creditable showing ON the 9th
inst.
Invitations have been extended to Hons
Don Gallery and j. Murphy Foster of Frank
lin, and TO Hons, 1. W. Patten. Z. d. White,
E. Fl. McCaleb and Col. F. G. Zacharie, to be
present on the occasion ct General Nichols
visit here and to address the people.
The Nichols Club hold another meeting
here tonight.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-09-24

people to thoroughly organize and see tnat
every man cast his vote at the Democratic
primaries.
General Nichols
On being introduced was received with a
deafening outbErst OF applause. He said III
substance in French. When public
servant after the termination of his term OF
office returns TO the people, and receives
such welcome as 1 have received, he re-
ceives sufficient recompense. I find to my
surprise that / AIN put forward again as
candidate for governor. Believing that the
success OF the Democratic party in this
me people, and having it urged upon me
tnat my election woula contribute to main
Ialn the unity of the party, and insure it's
porpetuatlon In Louisiana, have consented
10 become candidate. Looking about the
STATE II is seen that the party is now d.
Vloed into factions one OF which
assumes TO prescribe those Democrats
among whom are many of the best
Laen IA Inc state. but who oppose the pres
to the "e
SAME POLITICAL FAMILY,
ana are entitled to the same privileges as
eae otner portion OF the party. In my past
oiielal career have endeayored TO be gov
v1heu ennreiy ny my own Judgment as to
commune TO be guided by my own Judgment
i nnu W act on my own responsibility, seek
Ins 70 40 what Is best for the people. After
thss h oleet ion IN 1876. appointed to some OF
ING pest oftces in New Orleans some of nv
pontical opponents, as MIR. Burke and Mr..
aau,snseaux, and Mr.. John McEnery, Col
ohel rem, Mr., Graham and Mr.. Lafargue,
, VIZ were candidates in 1872, and my noml-
nauons were made with the 1dea that it
YOU'D De an act Of justice TO those who had
been on the ticket OF 1872 and were derraud-
cd of their rights.
by every difficulty. My whole endeayor was
to serve the stale. I am charged with max
Ing improper appointments in Terrebonne
! appointed in 1877 Mr.. Wguerie, VINO was
president or the Democratic parish COM
miGree, as tax collector, on the recommen-
Dalton OF the Dem -Asasia naxatpitt1a az tina
St. Landry democrat., 1887-09-24


votes the Nichols Club has a embership
OF 74--also supplemental list for the club
to be added next meeting of u to Is more
names.
There are ten wards in Terrebonne and
seven OF these are absolutely safe for Mich
oils and the other three are fighting ground
for either side with odds in favor of Nichols
The grandest Nichols meeting of the cam
paign, at the home OF one of McEnery's first
Geutenants, must be cold comfort for those
who claim everything, including the coun-
ties in eastern Texas.
The many red badges with For Nichols"
worn at the Houma meeting, indicate that
the Creoles are hearty workers and CO.
laborers with the gallant northwest Lou
lslanlans for Nichols ana good government
Two brass bands, d procession OF mile
length with carriages, mounted clubs, boom
ing OF cannon, waving of handKerchiefs
from the fair women OF Terrebonne, waving
of flags from nearly every housetop and
window, constitutes welcome to General
Nichols and the cause OF the people
WHICH PARALYZED
the organizers OF McEnery, who said he
would be received by handful of monde
script Democrats and personal friends.
Louisianlans, read the slgns of the times,
which is an overwhelming defeat OF ring rule
and bossism IN Louisiana. The large plat
form erected for the meeting, deliberately
decorated with flowers and evergreens, with
the national flag floating over it hanging be-
tween the brawny arms OF the great oaks,
told of the devotions OF mans falrer and
better half to the cause of good government.
Col Zacharie, in opening his speech, said
that when he was invited two weeks since to
speak here to-day he was led to believe by
the utterances of the opposition that only a
corporaPs guard would be here to hear him,
but that instead of that number he was
greeted with neatly half Of the parish.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-08-18
DAKOTA.

An attempt was made ut Watertown to
assassinate E. II. Bishop, three shots being
fired at him, though without effect, Thurs
day nighi.
On Monday while riding on q hand car,
between Everest, OAK, and Casselton, Mrs
Pogreba, wife of Andrew Pogreba, road
master on the st. Paul, Minneapolis Il
Manitoba railroad, and her l-year-old in
fant were thrown from the car and the in
FAINT instantly killed.
Van Moore. a halfbreed horse thief, was
arrested at Pierre, Monday, by Stock In
spector George jackson. An organized
gang of horse thieves has been operating
between Pierre and the Black Hills for two
years. Large numbers of horses and cattle
have keen lost. Moore has made a con-
fession, duplicating several others. Officers
are now on the trail, and expect to capture
the entire gang.
A Sioux Falls dispatch says: The farmers
in south Dakota can with difficulty under
stand the fearful drouth in Illinois,
Michigan and Wisconsin. The country for
fifty miles, every way from Sioux Falls,
has been visited with heavy rains. The
threshing of wheat is showing an average
Of twenty bushels to the acre. Corn is
maturing well and will soon be out of the
frost. The farmers throughout this Sec
tion are jubilant.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-08-18
WISCONSIN,.

Oct. the free-delivery system will be es-
tablished at GAINESVILLE, Wis.
The sudden death Of Frank w. Bagley, a
respected and prominent farmer Of the
town o. Trenton, Dodge CO., shocked the
community and saddened host of friends.
He dies, aged thirty-four years, of typhoid
fever, leaving q wife and four children.
Shaft No. Of the Ashland mine, near
Hurley, Wis, caved in Thursday afternoon
at $50 o'clock, killing three men and
injuring another SO badly that he is not ex-
pected to live. Only one Of the men was
married and he leaves wife and 5 children
destitute.
The four daughters OF Albert Singer oil
Wheaton, Chippewa Co., died very sud-
denly Saturday. They were taken violently
sick, two dying in q few minutes. In q
short time two more were taken sick and
died almost Immediately. The doctor who
was called pronounced it cholera morbus'
At Milwaukee, Monday evening. spon-
taneous combustion in the large rag shops
Of Peter Cassel caused disastrous fire
The stock consumed will amount to about
81 60, on which there is an insurance OF
about $500. Insurance men say the state
insurance commissioner will probably in
The twenty third annual meeting OF the
Turner'S Society of Wisconsin will be held in
Wausau, Aug. IA to Is Three thousand active
turner's are expected. Accommodation for
about three hundred has been secured in
private houses. Scheubert's Park has been
put in excellent shape and POlzer's garden
has been greatly improved for this occasion.
At Milwaukee, Saturday afternoon large
crowd of people gathered at Wolf Il David
sons ship yard to witness the launch Of a
new steam barge. A great many took sta
tions on the dock Of the Northwestern Coal
Company and though warned that there
was some danger the crowd took the
chances rather than miss the sight. The
weight and the waves of the launch caused
the dock to gige way and q hundred or
more were thrown into the water. OF this
number four were drowned and thirteen
quite seriously injured. 1t is supposed that
others were more or less injured but in the
confusion no further reports came to general
notice.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-08-18

Dubuque, Ia, saloons have been closed by
temporary il junction.
Eastern Iowa was greatly refreshed and
benefited by two inches Of rainfall on th
10th.
At Cedar Rapids, on the 9th, fire in the
packing house Of 7. NJ. Sinclair Il Co,
destroyed the slaughtering department and
tank room. The loss is $4,000. Insurance,
5000.
Perry, OF the Episcopal church, has been
elected bishop for Novia Scotia. Inquiry
among Episcopalians voices the sentiment
spare SO able man.
At Waterloo, good milk cows are selling
for $40 and sl2 because of lack of water and
feed. Yearling calves sell readily to dealers
who drive to pasture, at s. per head. The
Company are building fine depot at the
East Side crossing at Waterloo.
A destructive fire occurred at Brooklyn
on the 10th, destroying the opera house
which cost $4O,OOO, and was not insured
several shops and Offices we're burned; Vim.
Crawford was killed by falling wall and
engine, receiving mortal injuries
John Nicols, q brakeman on the Mime
sofa u Northwestern railroad, died al
Elma, Iowa, Friday morning, from injuries
received two days before. His leg had
been crushed by car running over it.
Amput.4tion followed, with the above result.
His parents reside ut Austin, Mimi.
Register Porter Of the United States land
Office at Des Moines has been instructed by
Land Commissioner Sparks to open to en-.
try the 81, zoo ceres of land unearned by the
st. Paul a Sioux City road and which re-
verted to the government last January
The lands have been in dispute since 1864.
Fulton, fourteen miles west OF Davenport
is in a great state Of commotion over the
apparent discovery Of natural gas on q
farm in that township. A farmer named
George d. Baker, while attempting to
deepen q twelve-foot well which was be
coming dry, reached a subterranean com
motion at thirty-five feet, and the air be.
came impregnated with gas.
It is announced at Des Moines that Hon
John w. Akers, state superintendent Of
public instruction, has withdrawn from the
| field as candidate for denomination. He
has served three terms, and doubtless could
have been renominatrd by the Republican
state convention had he remained in the
field. Bis withdrawal will probably lead
to the nomination of Prof. Fellows, of Iowa
City.
Constable Potts, at Des Moines, found q
keg Of beer in the barn Of Thos. Hardy, and
though it was not claimed it was Tor sale
but held for consumption by Hardy and
others who mad bought it, q warrant was
issued for Hardy's arrest. Potts met his
| man on the street in conversation with a
friend, read the warrant, and commenced
firing, hitting Hardy twice, whose wounds
may prove fatal, and seriously wounding q
passerby. The constable is in Jail.
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compared with July last year, and that ex-
ports increased E7OO,OOO compared with
July, 1856.
Cases of cholera are reported at Palermo,
Messina and Resinau. There were q number
OF cases and several deaths in Malta.
Count de Juigne has decided to break up
his magnificent stud farm at Bois Ronand.
He will keep only few steeplechasers.
The Standard invites the Unionists to
frankly inform the government as to their
views with respect to future legislation.
1t is rumored that Prince Ferdinand start
ed for Bulgaria monday with the intention
OF formally abdicating the Bulgarian
throne.
An American picture dealer at Paris has
recently expended 100000 francs for
modern French pictures. The proceeds
from the July sale t French pictures for
America amounted to 5,0O0, 900 francs.
William Purb, better known as Fritz y
the youth suspected Of 81 tting fire to the
New York Zeitung building, has been
arrested. He is believed to have started
the six fires that have lately damaged the
building SO greatly.
Alfred krupp, the German gum make
bequeathed $25o,OOO for the benefit oi
employees. His son, Frederick, has added
$l25, 600 to the amount for the people oi
Essen. The town council of Essen has
voted 81 900 for statue Of Krupp.
w. J. Stanley, living near Lampasae
Texas, has beeu active in prosecuting horse
thieves. Monday night he was called out
OF doors. on the pretence that his pasture
fence was down, and then shot from be
hind, eight bullets taking effect. He died
instantly.
The scene at the parting OF the Emperor,
on Monday at Gastein, was most touching
Emperor William pressed the hand oi
Emperor Francis Joseph and said: by the
Almighty's leave, au revOir until nex1
year" Emperor Francis Joseph replied
ut is sure and certain" At this point
Emperor William was overcome with
emotion. He kissed Emperor Franci.
Joseph again and again, and they finally
separated.
At London, on the 9th. rib roast break
fast in honor of Mr.. Simon Cameron, wal
given by Buffalo Bill and Nat Salisbury in
the marquee Of the Wild West camp. A
score Of distinguished gentlemen were
present, including Chauncey M. Depew
Murat Halsted, Gen. Hawley, Leonard
jerome and Justin Mccarthy. Mr. Phelps
the United States minister, sent his regrets
saying that he was going to Scotland
Grilled nLs were served to the guests or
the hOmeliest of platters, and were eater
Indian fashion with keen relish.